Is Charles Barkley #270 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 21× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Charles Barkley #270 sells for $47.65 against $2.25 raw: a $45.40 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.25
- PSA 10
- $47.65
- PSA 9
- $19.00
- Gem premium
- 21×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $47.65 | +$20.40 | −$4.60 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $19.00 | −$8.25 | −$33.25 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $7.77 | −$19.48 | −$44.48 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $26.16 | −$26.09 |
| 50% | $33.33 | −$18.92 |
| 75% | $40.49 | −$11.76 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $62.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.65 | −$14.35 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Charles Barkley #270 — FAQ
Is Charles Barkley #270 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charles Barkley #270 sells for $47.65 against $2.25 raw: a $45.40 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Charles Barkley #270 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charles Barkley #270 (Basketball Cards 1992 Topps Gold) sells for about $47.65 versus $2.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charles Barkley #270?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $62.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.65. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charles Barkley #270 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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